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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1971

Page

3

Susan Kepple Hosts Bridal Tea for Miss Nepple

Susan Kepple entertained Miss Susan Nepple, bride elect of David Donaldson Sr, at a bridal tea in the home of Mrs. Hansen, 2744 Fair Oaks. Guests included the honors and both mothers, with Mrs. Donaldson and Mrs. Hansen assisting. The table center featured a silver and crystal epergne with yellow and pink daisies and blue asters. Corsages matched the daisies worn by the honoree and mothers. guests signed the guest book and helpers arranged petit fours, tours, punch, coffee and nuts.

Susan Nepple David Donaldson Hansen Fair Oaks Sam Century Nepple Donaldson Mary Jo Donaldson Ree John‘ Cumming Clark Steinsberger

Workshop Held by Pecos Porcelain Art Club Members

PECOS staff and West of Pecos Porcelain Art Club members met in the Reddy Room for a workshop where each attendee brought a sack lunch. Virginia Lawrance and Doveta Hunt served coffee and tea. Proceeds came from Balmorhea sales tied to the Young Homemakers exhibit, with tote bags decorated for the China Convention in April 1972. Virginia Lawrance displayed antique wood decorated with porcelain bidquets. Mrs Winnie Ma aes contributed the wood. Next meeting is set for Aug 1 in the Reddy Room hosted by Mrs John Sullivan and Mrs Melvin Pointer.

PECOS Fare Pecos Porcelain Art Clcb Reddy Haam Virginia Lawrance Doveta Hunt Balmorhea Vormemakers Porcelain Art Club Winnie Ma Aes Reddy John Sullivan Melvin Pointer

Pen fan Round Up Transfer to ChickashaOK

Mr and Mrs Doyle Jordan and children Terry and Tracey are being transferred by Loffland Brothers Drilling Co to Chickasha Oklahoma. Before reaching their new home they will vacation in Kentucky.

Doyle Jordan Terry Tracey Loffland Bros. Drilling Co Chickasha Okla Kentucky

Mrs Freel Installed Rebekah Noble Grand in Odessa

Mrs. Hazel Freel was installed as Noble Grand of Rebekah Lodge No. 68 amid a pink rose arch and floral decorations on Friday evening July 16. District Deputy President Mrs. C. D. Birdsong assisted. officers announced for the new year include Mrs. Frankie Gray vice grand and Mrs. R. L. Blankney recording secretary. A pork barbecue on buns recipe was presented with details for preparing and serving 4 sandwiches, including spices and sauce, reflecting budget cuisine trends.

Odessa Rebekah Lodge Mather C. D. Birdsong R. L. Blankney Derson W. G. Munn John Cumming Inside Guardian Lenry Hollowell Amily Hazel Freel Frankie R. L H. K. McEntrye Freel Billy Bowen Jess Garman Wilburn Jim Turner LSNG Tucker Irene Mary Nichols Worth Hatlen Guardian Tom Gay Hen Hollowell W. G L. Brown Mellard Kedes Barrette Peery Pickens Pitie Wil Jburn Box Lodge Pepper J. M. Tucker Lodge

Rankin Vows and Big Lake Couple Engaged

Rankin announces Toni Kathryn Shaffer engagement to Jim Pettit son of J B Pettit Jr. of Rankin. Sandra Kay Kirkpatrick engages David Matt Armstrong son of Mr and Mrs J D Armstrong of Reagan County. Both couples are graduates of local high schools and colleges with ties to Sul Ross.

Rankin Carl J. Shaffer van Alstyne Toni Kathryn Shaffer Jim Pettit J.B. Pettit ,Jr Miss Shaffer Big Lake Martin Kirkpatrick Best Sandra Kay Texas Woman's University David Matt Armstrong Lege J. D. Armstrong Hilltop Haven Kirkpatrick Gunter Reagan County Pettit Sul Ross States San Angelo Business School Union Texas Petroleum Co Sul Ross University Alya Rankin High School Pine

Dear Polly and the Summer Trip Games

Dear Polly readers share ideas for keeping children amused on long car trips. Mrs C H plans scavenger lists and alphabet sign games with small prizes. Other tips include counting car colors, I See Something, and a store game. Mrs P R R suggests throw pillows and water in limited amounts, with regular stretches every two hours.

Polly C. H Alice Barbara

Miss Vann Complimented At Bridal Shower Event

A bridal shower for Miss Nancy Vann, bride-elect of Ernest Hicks Jr., was hosted July 31 at the home of Mrs. Monteson. Attendees included Mmes. Abbott, Buck, Francis, Denton, Ground, Levenber, and others. Decor featured blue and beige, with carnations and spider mums, serving punch, cake, finger sandwiches, nuts, and mints.

Nancy Vann Ernest Hicks Jr Denton Monte Wootton Fairlane Mmes C. B. Abbott Buck Bible Edgar B. Francis John Denton Worley J. A. Day W. J. Davis C. B. Levenber

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